H00889
Photograph H00889 First World War, 1914-1918An improvised net cacolet shown loaded on a camel for transport of casualties. A similar cacolet is carried on the other side of the camel.
B01526 Accession Number: B01526
Description
A camel transport carrying tibbin (fodder). The cacolet camel in the rear serves the purpose of an ambulance for the wounded.
Details
Accession Number
B01526
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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